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ATI Mental Health PM 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A mental health nurse is preparing a client who has chronic anxiety for discharge from the psychiatric unit. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the client's discharge plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Identifying anxiety triggers enables the client to develop coping strategies, a key part of managing chronic anxiety effectively via CBT.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse at a mental health clinic is caring for a client.The client reports they have been overeating since they were 14 years old. The nurse is reviewing the client's medical record.Based on the information, which of the following actions should the nurse take?For each potential action, specify if the potential action is anticipated or contraindicated for the client
Correct Answer:
Rationale: Small meals, meal planning, and journaling address overeating; adjusting medication, daily weighing, and potassium lack evidence without further data.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has anorexia nervosa. The client was admitted for medical stabilization due to a deteriorating condition that requires supervised refeeding. The client's weight is currently at 73% of ideal body weight. Select the three findings that require immediate follow-up:
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Low magnesium, phosphate, and potassium levels (1.7 mg/dL, 2.5 mg/dL, 3.5 mmol/L) indicate electrolyte imbalances from malnutrition and refeeding risks, needing urgent follow-up.
Question 4 of 5
A psychiatric nurse assesses a client who commonly experiences anxiety. Which comment by this person indicates the possibility of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Repeatedly checking car keys suggests a compulsion to alleviate anxiety from obsessive thoughts, a hallmark of OCD.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse asks a client who is suicidal to make a safety contract
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assigning a staff member for constant supervision prioritizes safety, monitors behavior, and provides support, addressing the immediate risk of self-harm effectively.